CVE-2026-7252
HighSummary
The WP-Optimize plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the unscheduled_original_file_deletion function in all versions up to and including 4.5.2. This allows authenticated attackers with author-level access and above to delete arbitrary files on the server.
Risk Assessment
The ability to delete critical files, such as wp-config.php, can lead to remote code execution, posing a serious security threat to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the WP-Optimize plugin to the latest version and restrict file deletion access to trusted users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The WP-Optimize – Cache, Compress images, Minify & Clean database to boost page speed & performance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the unscheduled_original_file_deletion function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.2 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This is possible because 'original-file' is a public (non-protected) meta key — it does not begin with an underscore — allowing Authors to freely create or modify it on their own attachment posts via the standard Edit Media form or the REST API.
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